A couple of runners have asked about execises they can do to help with hip flexor and shin splint discomfort. These are a couple of links I found with pictures and or videos of stretches for these particular areas.
HIP FLEXOR EXCERCISES http://www.abc-of-fitness.com/leg-stretch/hip-flexor-stretch.asp
http://www.ehow.com/video_2357826_seated-hip-flexor-stretch.html
http://running.about.com/od/stretchesforrunners/a/hipflexorstretch.htm
Shin Stretches http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Most-Important-Stretches-for-Runners&id=196246
http://www.pccoach.com/newsletters/May05/stretching.htm
There are plenty more exercises for these areas and lots of information available online. Hope these help!!!!
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If you do have an injury, ice is very good at reducing swelling. Ice will constrict the blood vessels and after icying, the vessels will expand again, helping circulation return. You can use a bag of frozen peas or if you have a localized injury, try freezing water in a paper cup and then once frozen, tear the bottom off and roll the ice around the injury, you have to do this for about 15 min to be effective.
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